The Reality of Research with Children and Young People [Paperback]

The Reality of Research with Children and Young People illustrates the process of carrying out research through thirteen `research stories.' Each story includes a piece of published research accompanied by a commentary from the author of the research explaining the origins of the research; how research questions were formed; factors influencing the choice of methodology and data collection techniques; problems that arose and how these were dealt with; and personal reflections on the project.The Reality of Research with Children and Young People illustrates the process of carrying out research through thirteen `research stories.' Each story includes a piece of published research accompanied by a commentary from the author of the research explaining the origins of the research; how research questions were formed; factors influencing the choice of methodology and data collection techniques; problems that arose and how these were dealt with; and personal reflections on the project.An excellent set of readings to introduce students to the intricacy of research with children. The author feedbacks and reviews are particularly useful and interesting. Highly recommended.The Reality of Research - Vicky Lewis
An Introduction
`I Forgot the Sky!' - Elizabeth Coates
Children's Stories Contained Within Their Drawings
Author Commentary: Elizabeth Coates
How do Deaf Infants Attain First Signs? - Wataru Takei
Author Commentary: Wataru Takei
Social Cognition and Bullying - Jon Sutton, Peter Smith and John Swettenham
Social Inadequacy or Skilled Manipulation?
Author Commentary: Jon Sutton
Children's Experiences of Short-Term Accommodation - Jane Aldgate and Marie Bradley
Author Commentary: Jane Aldgate
Negotiating Autonomy - Samantha Punch
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